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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.29, 2,360.24 and 964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.29, 2,360.24 and 964.27 is: 1,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.29 : 2,360.24 = 964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.29/2,360.24 = 964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.29x = 2,360.24 × 964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.29x = 2,275,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,908.62/1,710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.72

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